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New Member Introductions / Re: 323 - New to me! Yea!

« on: April 25, 2026, 07:37:57 AM »

Congrats!
I don't know of any quirks, the 323 is a solid design. Like any old boat, you will have plenty of things wearing out, but there is a lot of info online and on this site, to help guide you.
Enjoy your new old boat!

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P323 / Re: Nesting Dinghy

« on: April 21, 2026, 01:09:42 PM »

That's why i was thinking of a nesting one. Then I could nest it up front, or have one half forward of the mast and one half behind the mast.

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P323 / Re: Cockpit drains

« on: April 21, 2026, 01:08:33 PM »

I keep it in the water. The Marina has Bubblers. So I keep the Cockpit Drains open, Dave said he ran hoses through or something which kept the water from freezing up higher blocking the sink. Winter is over now, but if anyone knows that Hack, feel free to post it!

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Steering System, Hull Structure / Re: Rudder Reference Sensor

« on: February 18, 2026, 06:01:51 PM »

What does the sensor look like? My sensor is mounted to the quadrant.

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Plumbing and Galley Systems / Re: Freshwater pressure pump

« on: November 20, 2025, 07:28:18 PM »

If its a jabsco then yes, there is a rebuild kit.

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P323 / Cockpit drains

« on: November 15, 2025, 09:19:01 PM »

Time to winterize, I heard there's a good way to winterize the cockpit drains so they don't freeze but keep them open. Anyone have some tips? Dave G said something about running hoses through them, but he left my marina before I could get the specifics.

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Deck Mounted Hardware / 323 Stantions

« on: September 23, 2025, 05:48:27 PM »

Has anyone moved their amidship stanchions out to, or on the toe rail?
 On the bow they overlap the toe rail, but as you go amidship mine come inline with the chain plates.
The genoa tracks will obviously be a small problem, but I'd like a little more walking room on the deck.
Any suggestions or experience with this would be appreciated.

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Engine and Drive Train / Re: 80" P-32 exhaust system

« on: August 27, 2025, 05:28:28 PM »

Looks great. Hopefully the engine pan stays that pretty.

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P323 / Re: Engine Gauges

« on: August 11, 2025, 06:04:28 PM »

Part Delivered.
I didn't see you around so I placed it in the port side cockpit sandwich cubby.

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Interior Structures / Salon Bulkhead

« on: August 05, 2025, 06:59:00 PM »

Both of my bulkheads , the main Salon and the V Birth were rotted out at the bottom. I removed and replaced them. Attached are pics from the Salon Bulkhead once replaced. I still have some filling and painting to do, as well as sanding of the wood work and clear coating.The Salon bulkhead was remade in 3/4 marine play and veneered with 1/4 ply on Salon side, so now the bulkhead is 1" thick. Completely coated in epoxy and tabbed in with several layers of glass. The upper Veneer is Maple the lower was just 6mm marine ply. I covered the seem with chair rail and framed out the top with Sapele.

The V Birth bulkhead is 1/2" marine ply, and coated both sides in glass. I plan on just painting that white on both sides, and possibly tiling the head side. Haven't decided yet.

Pics attached, Questions or concerns let me know.

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Interior Structures / Re: Microwave and Induction top cabinet

« on: August 05, 2025, 06:47:46 PM »

Dovetailed drawers, and inlaid bottom drawer with tiger maple.

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Interior Structures / Microwave and Induction top cabinet

« on: August 05, 2025, 06:46:14 PM »

I built a gimbaled microwave and cooktop cabinet. It still needs to be mounted as well as fiberglass work and painting. It has a small drawer next to cooktop for spatchulas and cooking utensils and a lower drawer to hold pots and pans.

Pics attached.

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Interior Structures / Nav Table Top

« on: August 05, 2025, 06:12:54 PM »

Just an update on my slow progress. I made a new Nav Table top. I continued with my interior wood theme of Sapele, hard maple and tiger maple for accents.
I split the top so it will open wider and so you can just open a smaller section to access pencils, scissors and small items.
The small section is 6 inches wide and opens on a brass piano hinge. The wider section uses brass 2" hinges.
I still have to fill old holes and cracks in the fiberglass. Also I think I'll add a drawer in the side like Dave displayed in a prior post.

Any questions let me know. Otherwise here are the pics.

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P323 / Re: Icebox conversion

« on: August 03, 2025, 01:18:35 PM »

I haven't yet, but I'm starting my Galley refit soon. I've narrowed it down to a coolblue system. A friend of mine has it on his Carver power boat and he swears by it.

https://www.cruiserowaterandpower.com/coolblue-refrigeration-systems/

The eutectic plate ones although more expensive have some really good reviews for power usage. Which is important when running off solar.

I don't know much about your link, or anyone that owns one.
Let us know of any issues you run into. The worst part will be running the lines into the ice box. The bulkhead behind it, may make it difficult. If you are taking your galley apart its probably also a good time, to remove the old crumbling foam and replace it all around your icebox. Will make your conversion more efficient.

Good Luck, take pics as you go, it will be helpful to all of us.

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Ports & Hatches / Hatch Spring

« on: August 02, 2025, 09:09:57 PM »

The spring broke on my Salon Hatch handle. I'm having trouble finding them. Anyone know a source for them?
Its the spring that flips the hatch closer knob out of the way when you unlatch it.
Thanks